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The ratio of the binding energies of a stationary body at height equal to the radius of the earth and on its surface is

A

`1:1`

B

`1:2`

C

`2:1`

D

`1:sqrt2`

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b
`(BE_(2))/(BE_(1))=(r_(1))/(r_(2))=(R)/(R+R)=(1)/(2)`
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